Kathmandu valley rims forest Ares itself is a habitat for about half of the birds found in Nepal. The places, such as Phulcahuki and Godawari, Shivapuri national park, Nagarjun and Tauaaha area has many beautiful and rare birds. Itâ€™s an easy and perfect in terms of timing, as it just day or two days with out going too far from Kathmandu.

This birding tour takes you Phulchoki hill is the most popular spot for bird watching in Nepal which is the highest peak on the valley rim that situated 20 kilometer southeast of Kathmandu, with some 265 species recorded till date. The birds encountered here include Warblers, Tits, Thrushes, Babblers, Minivets, Woodpeckers, Eagles and many migrant birds. Godavari, where Royal Botanical Garden is situated, at the bottom of the Phulchoki hill, records over 100 species of birds including the lesser Racket-tailed drongo, Tibetan Siskin and the Spotted Forktail.

Shivapuri National park is another exciting location for bird watchers situated 12 kilometers in the northern direction of Kathmandu, which delights bird enthusiasts with blue magpies, kalij pheasants, bonelliâ€™s eagles, great Himalayan barbets and other exotic birds. This trip also gives you an opportunity to explore temples and shrines of historical and archaeological interests in the medieval towns of the Kathmandu valley.

DAY 01:Arrive in Kathmandu and transfer to hotel: Upon arrival at Tribhuwan international airport, welcomed by our representative and transfer to hotel. Generally there will not any tour activities today unless requested. Depending on your arrival time in Kathmandu, you may explore the touristy area â€śThamelâ€ť. A pre trip meeting and briefing will held all together with you at hotel about the daily program activities by company representative and your trip Leader/Guide where you can discuss your final questions all together.

Generally there will not any tour activities today unless requested. Depending on your arrival time in Kathmandu, you may explore the touristy area â€śThamelâ€ť.

DAY 02:Kathmandu Excursion: After breakfast the day will start with a guided tour of Kathmandu's historical and spiritual key attractions; including the historic Kathmndu Durbar Square, the famous 'Monkey Temple' (Swayambunath) and then finally visit to Patan Durbar square which is situated the heart of the city constitutes the focus of visitor's attraction. In the evening there will be pre-trip discussion where you can meet your group leader/guide then you can ask any questions you may have.

DAY 03: Drive to Phulchowki: The Phulchowki is situated about 15 kilometers southeast of Kathmandu, this mountain is 2759m high. Phulchoki is most popular bird watching spot in the valley. 265 species of birds are recorded here till date. The birds seen here include flycatchers, yuhinas, sunbirds, flower peckers, rosefinches, babbkers, warblers, tits, thrushes, minivets, woodpeckers, eagles and many migrant birds. Godavari, at the foot of Phulchowki hill where Botanical Garden is situated, records over 100 species of birds including lesser Rackettailed drongo, Tibetan siskin and the spotted forktail. In the evening return back to Kathandu.

DAY 04: Kathhmandu drive to Sundarijal then hike up to Chisapani: Drive to Sundarijal and we start our hiking, the trail gradually up with pine and oak forest, this Shivapuripuri National park is a good spot for bird watching too some other wild animal can be seen during the day hiking. It takes about 4 to 5 hours to reach at Chisapani. From here you can see panoramic view of Himalaya and the valley. And this is the resident of Sherpa ethnic group; this is the nearest place from Kathmandu where you can the culture and the lifestyle of Sherpa indigenous.

DAY 05: Chisapani hiking to Nagarkot: Morning the northern mountain views attract you. You hiking start to Chauki Bhanjag, which takes about 2 and half hours, you will stop here for an hour for your lunch. You continue the charming trails lead 3 hours toward Nagarkot (2194m). In the clear weather the Himalaya range, stretching from Dhaulagiri in the west all the way past Everest to Kanchenjunga in the east, emerges from the darkness to greet the happy visitor with its awe inspiring majesty and beauty.

DAY 06: Nagarkot hike to Dhulikhel: After you have your share of experiencing the magic of Nagarkot, you are guided along the hiking trails to Dhulikhel. As you approach Dhulikhel, a plethora of cultural diversities, interesting traditional practices, lush vegetation and rich birdlife unfolds before you. Dhulikhel (1440m.) is a small town with a long history. Records show that it has been around for more than 500 years. The artistic skill and urban ethos of its Newar inhabitants have created a place of charm and beauty. Streets lined with bare-brick houses, carved wooden windows, sloping title roofs, pagoda temples and sacred statues everywhere. The major places of worship here are the Narayan and Harisiddhi temples which are adored with profuse wood carvings. The Gokhureswar Mahadev temple, a 30 minutes walk to the eastern part of town, is a peaceful and scenic spot. The Bhagawati temple is situated at a height in the western part of Dhulikhel and dominates the skyline. From here, you can get a beautiful vista of the town and surrounding areas.

DAY 07: Dhulikhel hike to Namobuddha and drive to Kathmandu: It takes approximately four and half hours and drive from Panauti to Kathmandu which takes about one and half hours. From Dhulikhel, the trail climbs up to the Kali Mandir, a temple dedicated to Goddess Kali. From there the trail drops down to the village of Kavre and past a line of shops and tea houses. It then climbs again through pine woods past Phulbari and up and down a couple of more hills before you reach the hill of Namobuddha. Namobouddha situated at an elevation of 1750m is very important Buddhist Pilgrimage located in Kavre District about 38 km east of Kathmandu. The Stupa and shrines built in this lovely little hill mark a very ancient holy site significantly enough where a legendary prince named Mahasattva offered he to a starving Tigress with its several underfed cubs. This legendary episode is depicted in a very nice stone slab and placed right next to a holy Stupa. We complete our last activity and we make the return journey by road to Kathmandu.

DAY 08: Departure day: We complete our birding trip and will have some free time until the time to leave the international airport to connect onward destination or join another programs with Nepal Adventure Point!!

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